| abstract |
An object of the present invention is to provide an ink having a sufficient color development and a fixing property on a special paper, with less bleeding on a plain paper, and further excellent ejection stability in an ink jet recording, and a chelate in a small amount. The present invention provides a water-based ink which has an effect as an agent and is not harmful due to evaporation or sublimation. A water-based ink according to the present invention is a water-based ink containing a colorant, water, a water-soluble organic solvent, a surfactant, and a chelating agent. Or a dispersion dispersed without a dispersant, wherein the chelating agent is nitrilotriacetic acid or a salt thereof. [Selection diagram] None |